Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Community Improvement Plan–public meeting
Throughout the last few months there have been a series of meeting in our 3 villages to develop a Community Improvement Plan (CIP); there is now a proposed plan. The public meeting for the plan is Monday, September 8th at 6 PM in the Council Chamber. For those interested in the revitalization of the core in each of our villages this is a good opportunity to show your support by either...
Seneca College–zoning amendment for more height
At 8/25 Council there was a public meeting to receive a report for a zoning amendment application submitted by Seneca College. The need has been triggered by Seneca's plans to execute a significant expansion at the King Campus. They are now ready to start construction of 2 new buildings; one will be an athletic facility and the other for academic purposes. The specific amendment requested is...
Himalayan Balsalm…invasive species
Have you seen this flower? Have you marvelled at some soft beautiful purple snap dragon like flowers waving in the late summer breezes? Its the Himalayan Balsalm; unfortunately its an invasive species. Earlier in the summer Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) guided a walk along the Kettleby Creek. (The walk was initiated by outreach work done by Sustainable King.) While doing so...
End of a great tradition
As reported in our local papers the wonderful tradition of our small town fair, the first Saturday after Labour Day, is no more. I was truly sad to read the press release announcing cancellation of Kettleby Fair. Even though my exposure to this wonderful tradition only dates back to 2003 it had become a marker in my psyche that it was fall, that summer was over. For many people of all ages,...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
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I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…